Flexible cystoscopy-guided implantation of ProACT: Surgical technique and long-term outcomes.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

We aim to describe the ProACT implantation using flexible cystoscopic guidance and to report long-term outcomes in these patients.

Patients and methods

This single-centre retrospective study include all men who underwent ProACT™ for SUI after RP using flexible cystoscopic guidance between 2007 and 2021. The implantation was performed via a perineal approach under general or locoregional anaesthesia. Accurate positioning was ensured using both real-time fluoroscopic and endoscopic guidance (flexible cystoscopy retroflexed toward the bladder neck).

Results

In total, 196 men were included; 18% (n = 36) had previously undergone radiotherapy and 24% (n = 46) had undergone SUI surgery. The median (IQR) follow-up time was 63 (24-108) months. At the l

SUBMITTER: Paillusson D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11876002 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature